Eleven aid workers kidnapped in Bossey Bangou
Bossey Bangou, Torodi, Tillaberi, Niger National NGO
11 kidnapped
11 male NGO staff members were reportedly kidnapped in the village of Bossey Bangou on a lean season targeting exercise. No group has claimed responsibility, but due to activity in the region, the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) or an Al Qaeda linked group is likely and suspected. All 11 were released on September 26, 2020. Means of attack recorded as kidnapping. Context ambush. Actor Not applicable. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 3022.
People involved
No names have been released for this case.